Description

Starboy is the third studio album by Canadian singer The Weeknd. It was released on November 25, 2016, by Republic Records and XO. The album features guest appearances from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar and Future. It was supported by six singles: "Starboy", "I Feel It Coming", "Party Monster", "Reminder", "Rockin'" and "Die for You".Starboy received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 348,000 album-equivalent units, 209,000 of which were pure sales. It also debuted at number one on Billboard's Canadian Albums Chart. In June 2017, the album was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

Reviews

Let's talk real Ok look, if you are looking for trilogy/kiss land weeknd stop none of that here. Alot of MJ vibes while the lyrical work is not MJ like, the music, melodies, production very 80s MJ like. Now that's great, The Weeknd wants to branch out as fans we should be ok with him wanting to grow, but at the same time you still want to see the old version in there a little bit. The album is packed with high energy, fast paced, music. I want to give it 5 btw, but I'm just not a hardcore fan of this music style.

King E

Something new My first thought was Oh why did he get away from his dark twisted style. But I kept listening and I began to catch the vibe and from then on I was hooked. It's a great album. You can hear the mj influence in this album and he still has plenty of songs with that laid back style. And to somehow fit future and kendrick lamar in this album without it sounding forced shows he's a musical genious

Abeer Maadarani

People need to stop trippin' I love how people are just bashing this record because "it's not like his old music". I'd like to see you try to write your own lyrics, make a beat and sing your song. Don't act like you guys are the best musicians out there. Stop being so negative, music isn't supposed to please everybody and he's not writing the music for you. If you don't like it, leave. That being said, I love this record and The Weeknd's ecclectic taste. He has a very unique sound 👍

Al

Different Still has a good sound, at first I thought i wouldnt like it because I wasn't really feeling starboy..at FIRST. Then the song started to catch on and i saw M A N I A on youtube and lord the songs are perfect.For those saying this isnt deep music, listen to the lyrics..the weeknd isnt as depressed and dark but now he is experiencing life from a different scope and now he is feeling more than his past self. Embrace the mew him, stop being stuck in the past..

Chad Dutchuk

Generic trash Sounds like everything pretty much played on any top 40 radio today, my wife was listening to Starboy and started playing Rihanna's 'Work' under it and sadly it damn near synced up together, all but proving most of the mainstream artists all use the same rhythm, beat and tempo. I'll stick to my indie/alt artists.

As Always..... The Best At first I was like.... nah..... but after listening to it properly he's made an amazing g album here. I've heard MJ a few times being mentioned which is quite rightly true..... only problem I have...... ILLUMINATI influence..... it's written all over it..... that saddens me as he's so talented x

User reviews

jorge abreu November 25, 2016

Let's talk real Ok look, if you are looking for trilogy/kiss land weeknd stop none of that here. Alot of MJ vibes while the lyrical work is not MJ like, the music, melodies, production very 80s MJ like. Now that's great, The Weeknd wants to branch out as fans we should be ok with him wanting to grow, but at the same time you still want to see the old version in there a little bit. The album is packed with high energy, fast paced, music. I want to give it 5 btw, but I'm just not a hardcore fan of this music style.

Something new My first thought was Oh why did he get away from his dark twisted style. But I kept listening and I began to catch the vibe and from then on I was hooked. It's a great album. You can hear the mj influence in this album and he still has plenty of songs with that laid back style. And to somehow fit future and kendrick lamar in this album without it sounding forced shows he's a musical genious

People need to stop trippin' I love how people are just bashing this record because "it's not like his old music". I'd like to see you try to write your own lyrics, make a beat and sing your song. Don't act like you guys are the best musicians out there. Stop being so negative, music isn't supposed to please everybody and he's not writing the music for you. If you don't like it, leave. That being said, I love this record and The Weeknd's ecclectic taste. He has a very unique sound 👍

Different Still has a good sound, at first I thought i wouldnt like it because I wasn't really feeling starboy..at FIRST. Then the song started to catch on and i saw M A N I A on youtube and lord the songs are perfect.For those saying this isnt deep music, listen to the lyrics..the weeknd isnt as depressed and dark but now he is experiencing life from a different scope and now he is feeling more than his past self. Embrace the mew him, stop being stuck in the past..

Generic trash Sounds like everything pretty much played on any top 40 radio today, my wife was listening to Starboy and started playing Rihanna's 'Work' under it and sadly it damn near synced up together, all but proving most of the mainstream artists all use the same rhythm, beat and tempo. I'll stick to my indie/alt artists.

As Always..... The Best At first I was like.... nah..... but after listening to it properly he's made an amazing g album here. I've heard MJ a few times being mentioned which is quite rightly true..... only problem I have...... ILLUMINATI influence..... it's written all over it..... that saddens me as he's so talented x

Beyond impressive This album is so carefully crafted and so lyrical. I enjoyed every second of every minute of this album. I Promise you have never heard something so good in years. I could see why he made such a dramatic step in cutting his hair off. I always paid attention to the weekend though was never a really fan this has me convinced.... I'm a fan

Emotional, Soulful, and still Danceable I love how Abel reaches deep into his soul and finds the words and music to express the battle going on inside himself. So many musicians just throw words on a sheet, make a lil beat and call it a day. Not Abel. If you listen to the lyrics you can feel his pain, his passion, his struggles. Yet he's talented enough to trick us into dancing along to the beat... paying tribute to the greats of those that paved the way for him and the other musicians we have today.

Wow! Can you say impressive? I love all his music, have been a fan for yrs and I love this album as well. Every song on here is amazing. From lyrics to music. I love the fact that he branched out and is willing to try out different styles, show different ranges of his voice. Yes, it's not "dark" as his previous music but it's real and original as his other music.

One of the Greatest Albums of 2016, If Not in Recent Years The Weeknd is unarguably one of the greatest modern performers. Starboy is a step up (in my opinion) from his last album, Beauty Behind the Madness. BBTM had a lot of radio-friendly tracks, but this album has a lot of stuff that isn't like anything on the radio currently. Most of the songs have techno/electronic/trap elements, but there are some slower songs. Starboy, I Feel It Coming, Rockin', Reminder, True Colors, and a Lonely Night are my favorites. Definitely worth buying

Great vibes Album sticks to its theme through each and every song. Has a good mix of songs and features. It's not like his previous albums however will give you a renewed and refined version of the weeknd. Furthermore the production behind it is outstanding especially with daft punk giving a technoish vibe that plays an integral role in this whole album. Highly recommended.

HEAR ME OUT HERE Now, I love the Trilogy, Kiss Land, and BBTM, and I also love this. I just hate how everyone wants to bash on everything The Weeknd records that's NOT The Trilogy like it's just trash or him "selling out". Everyone thinks The Trilogy is perfect, but it's not. Thursday is his worst album imo. Starboy is him changing things up and I respect that and I'm really enjoying that he's coming out of his shell a little more. We saw it a little in BBTM, but now it's all out here. I LOVE IT! ❤

Great job I heard a lot of M.J. influence in this album, from the beats to the way Weekend sings the songs. Being a M.J. fan it goes without saying...I enjoy this album as a whole. However, I am still not sure about adding artists like Future, I guess that song will have to grow on me a little more, but I still rate it 5 for the overall appeal/experience.

This album is overall different and unique from all his other works. He has more of a feeling towards who he loves than a lot of his other albums (yes I know Echoes of Silence), but of course the dynamic collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lana Del Rey, Daft Punk, etc. make this albums an original. Keep on the good work Abel XO

YES My boy Abel has once again upped the game. Absolutely love this album but id have to say I'm not the biggest fan of Sidewalks. All of the autotune in it is so unnecessary considering he has such a great voice without it. Overall AMAZING album!!

At first I disliked the album but I must admit, the album grew on me! I'd genuinely understand if day 1 weeknd fans don't like this album because of the dramatic change in sound. But I strongly recommend this album. It's nothing like House of Ballons but it's good enough to me🔥🔥

Abel's music is evolving. The Weeknd has been making amazing music since day one. Even as he is growing more popular to the mainstream listeners, he is still staying true to who he has always been. His music is evolving and things are different, but it is still amazing. This album is everything I hoped it would be. I can't wait to see him in concert in June. I am also too entirely eager to see what he plans to bring to us on his next album. XOTWOD

Starboy launched a 10-Star Album Grammy-awarded Starboy has recently launched his newest music album, which will be, more than probably, critically acclaimed worldwide. Backed by the famous electro duo Daft Punk, which in 2013 crushed all the tops with their REM groovy sound, The Weeknd comes with a blend of styles, noticeable being the electro-disco style of the aforementioned group. Thus, Starboy is remarkable for Abel's exceptional capability to extend his vocal range towards different musical styles and its outstanding beat.

(DRAKE VOICE) Worst This album is simply terrible. They should have scratched the entire project. Hopefully, the weeknd remembers who he really is and stops being influenced by his corporate surroundings. Very dissapointed. Got a refund. Had to hear it on youtube.

Starboy gets me pumped. And the video to False Alarm is a gamer's dream, while the song itself is relateable af if you've ever known someone of that caliber. Those are the 2 songs that caught my attention. There is some strong Michael Jackson sound in many of the others and while I loved MJ, I can never love someone else sounding like him.

So smooth!! I just got around to listen to this album, and all I can say is love it, it's splendid! I didn't skip through any songs. It has a fusion of modern with some 70's disco, electronic, and micheal jackson sounds. His collab with Daft Punk is what gave it that edge, I also like the collab with Lana. Love to lay, Starboy, Prisoner, Secrets, True Colors are some of my favorite.

So luv the Guy! The weekend used to mean no school an maybe a slumber party with "Freddie Cougar" playing at ur best girlfriends crib, now after listening to this kid, which at first by the name I thought was a group, one can see why his lyrics could get you in a zone ...reminds me not only of a wanna be younger version of MJ, but of a HOT summer night, going to sonic an looking up at the stars from a camp fire! Too cool...

The Weeknd - Starboy I've got to say, when I initially listened to some of the songs on this album, I was kind of put off by it because it is so different to The Weeknds usual style and not what I'm used to. However, I have listened to the album some more and have really grown to like it. Some of the songs on this album (such as False Alarm) are much more aggressive than his previous songs and, some of them may seem more light hearted. Overall, it's a great album if you give it a chance and has a big variety for anyone's taste.

The Weeknd is branching out, and I'm dig'n it. Within this 1 album, there are 5-6 real hits, and the rest have a real chill vibes to listen to. He's made another album, yet again, where I can literally listen from beginning to end. I admit though, in the beginning when I first heard Starboy or False Alarm, I wasn't sure - yet Abel's voice, the vibe, performances, and music videos convinced me otherwise. Took a 3rd listen to really love it, and so I feel those who didn't like his new style, take another couple of listens. He is a legend, and I feel this album reflects it. Having Daft Punk in it, was also the best thing to happen. I can't wait to see him live.

This is by far the best album I've heard. Normally one would find they like only a few songs and skip over the rest. That's not the case with this album. Every single song flows into one another without you even noticing it (Unless you're focusing on it) and this is even on shuffle. Every single song is brilliantly made with detail to each and every instrument or aspect of the song. I would definitely buy this album because it is simply amazing and very well worth the money. You can definitely tell a lot of effort was put into making the album and all the songs it consists of

The album is great. However, the thing I found slightly annoying was that some of the songs had choruses that were one or two lines repeated three or four times. Kinda pulling an Ellie Goulding there. It's still worth listening to, though. I hope at some point he and Lana Del Rey make an album together.

King of the fall Not bad. Good songs on the album. There were only two I didn't like. (Attention and True Colors🖓) Wasn't expecting it to be as good as his older stuff but still good none the less. He's still the king of the fall in my book.

21st century Michael Jackson This guy will be the world's newest Micheal Jackson i swear. Such a great voice and dance moves. In the next few years he might top micheal and take the mantle for himself.

Far to inconsistent although I appreciate he tried to take a risk with his sound. The end result is messy. With massive differences between the good, bad and the ugly. Sadly this album was full of fillers.

Lit 🔥 Loved this album, every song is amazing! To be honest, I was expecting more Trilogy vibes and there's not much of that but still I love this. It's very retro and upbeat! Now it's like he's got different albums for different moods.

The Weeknd murders competition His new album is amazing and a great listen from beginning to end. His vocal growth, writing skills all improved on this album. Something both his R&B and Pop fans will enjoy.

I love this album. I was never a big Weeknd fan, then star boy came out and the false alarm, then he released mania... and I knew it was gonna be good. And I can't stop listening to it. Seriously in love

It can feel long and has some flaws/filler tracks but it has some straight
up bangers. The Weeknd goes more mainstream without coming off as trying to
pander or as selling out ...as a lot of fans have accused him of. Great
album.